Diploma in Computer Hardware (Module-1) : 15 hrs

This is the first module of this course. It enables the student to learn about the generations of computers along with the basics of operating systems. This course also gives the fundamental details about DOS and file systems.

Prior Knowledge of the students

Before attending this course the students must be familiar and comfortable with the basic knowledge to work in a system. They should also have an understanding of the basics of an operating system.

Course Coverage:

Introduction to Computers

Characteristics of computers, Generations of computers, Classification of computers

Basic Structure of a Computer

Computer system architecture, Input unit, Output unit

Hardware Software and Firmware

Introduction to Hardware, Software, Firmware

Hardware Components

Parts in system unit, SMPS, Primary devices, Storage devices

Introduction To Operating System

Role of operating system, Operating system architecture, booting process